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P706 GPA

1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,154 mi
Last recorded141,154 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur54,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 GPA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spur
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 141,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 136,310 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 136,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 131,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 131,175 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 129,453 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 129,453 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 129,429 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 126,388 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,418 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 117,242 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear foglight not working.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 116,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 115,528 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 115,528 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside front indicator light lens loose at top.

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spur?

Based on 10,785 MOT tests across 857 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
857
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 664
parking brake recording little or no effort 317
position lamp(s) not working 124
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 115
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P706 GPA is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Spur fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 664 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P706 GPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 29 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P706 GPA is a 1997 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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